Atletico Madrid Ends Real Madrid's Perfect La Liga Start With 5-2 Derby Victory

Atletico Madrid delivered a commanding 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Madrid derby, ending Real's perfect start to the La Liga season and dealing a significant blow to their title defense. Despite Real's early fightback with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler, Atletico's aggressive and strategic play under Diego Simeone saw them dominate, with Robin Le Normand, Alexander Sørloth, Julián Álvarez (who scored twice including a penalty and a free kick), and Antoine Griezmann contributing crucial goals. The match featured intense action, including a rare 2-2 halftime scoreline at the Metropolitano since 1959, and showcased Atletico's resilience after a poor start to the season, climbing to fourth place in the league. Real Madrid, though still atop the standings, now faces pressure from Barcelona, who can overtake them with a win in their upcoming match. Notably, Atletico's captain Koke made history by becoming the oldest player to provide an assist in a Madrid derby, highlighting the blend of experience and youth in the team. The derby emphatically demonstrated Atletico's resurgence and Real Madrid's vulnerability this season.